2009-W Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Proof $10 NGC PF70 UC

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The 2009-W Sarah Polk Gold Proof coin is the 12th release in the First Spouse Series issued by the United States Mint. Struck at the West Point Mint, this coin has a reported mintage of 5,151. With a U.S. legal tender value of $10 dollars, this 1/2 Troy oz. of .9999 fine gold issue is sure to find it’s place in your U.S. coin collection!

All images honoring the accomplishments of Sarah Polk on this coin are by U.S. Mint designer/sculptor Phebe Hemphill. The obverse displays a beautifully detailed portrait of former First Lady Sarah Polk, with the inscriptions “SARAH POLK,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY 2009 W,” and “11th 1845-1849.” The reverse shows First Lady Polk working beside her husband in the White House as his private secretary; a position no other First Lady has filled. Sarah also had the dual responsibility of assisting with the writing of President Polk’s speeches. The border of this image contains the inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “$10,” “1/2 OZ.,” and “.9999 FINE GOLD.”

This Proof Gold First Spouse Sarah Polk coin has been certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). After close examination, it has been certified as Proof 70 Ultra Cameo. This is the highest grade available for proof coins! Collect all the First Spouse coins when you purchase yours from MCM today.